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Wind velocity is most directly dependent on the
988 mb
gradient of the air pressure field
cold and dry
increase
air pressure
rapidly clearing skies
pressure gradient
strong winds
On a July afternoon the barometric pressure is 29.85 inches and rising. This reading most likely indicates
988 mb
gradient of the air pressure field
cold and dry
increase
air pressure
rapidly clearing skies
pressure gradient
strong winds
As wind velocity decreases, the distance between isobars on a weather map will
988 mb
gradient of the air pressure field
cold and dry
increase
air pressure
rapidly clearing skies
pressure gradient
strong winds
Which factor most directly affects the wind speed between two locations?
988 mb
gradient of the air pressure field
cold and dry
increase
air pressure
rapidly clearing skies
pressure gradient
strong winds
A strong surface wind is blowing from city A toward city B. City B has a barometric pressure of 1,013 millibars. The barometric pressure of city A would most likely be
988 mb
gradient of the air pressure field
cold and dry
increase
air pressure
rapidly clearing skies
pressure gradient
strong winds
A weather map shows isobars that are close together, indicating a steep pressure gradient. Which weather condition is most likely present?
988 mb
gradient of the air pressure field
cold and dry
increase
air pressure
rapidly clearing skies
pressure gradient
strong winds
Air pressure is usually highest when the air is
988 mb
gradient of the air pressure field
cold and dry
increase
air pressure
rapidly clearing skies
pressure gradient
strong winds
Which factor is most directly related to wind velocity?
988 mb
gradient of the air pressure field
cold and dry
increase
air pressure
rapidly clearing skies
pressure gradient
strong winds
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